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Coming home and slipping into a cozy pair of slippers is one of life's simple pleasures. But which ones are warmest? Which will wear best and last longest? Lots of pairs look nice when new but, over time, pill or lose their cushioning. The textile experts at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute evaluated 44 pairs of women's slippers in six different styles: scuffs (or open-back slippers), ballet slippers, booties, boots, moccasins, and slipper socks to determine which are tops.

Top-Rated Slippers by Style

With scuff slippers, you just "slide in" and go. Keep in mind that because they're backless, they aren't the warmest on very cold nights. We tested washable options (warm cycle, lay flat to dry) and nonwashables (typically made of leather or suede, or lined with memory foam that may degrade in the wash), which can only be spot-cleaned.

Bootie-style slippers wrap entirely around the foot, usually covering it to just above the ankle. They are a good choice for warmth — perfect for cold climates and for keeping tootsies toasty on chilly floors.

Moccasin slippers are styled after the traditional Native American shoe, with leather or fabric ties that weave around the top. Because they are often made of leather, suede, and/or wool, and many have an indoor/outdoor sole, they aren't machine-washable.

Sock slippers are plush socks that come up to the calf, with hard or semi-hard bottoms sewn on. They're a great hybrid if you prefer wearing socks around the house but would like a no-slip grip as you pad around.